Kirov Avenue

Kirov Avenue is one of the central streets of the city. Until 1917, the avenue was called German Street, and until 1935 - Republic Street. In the 19th century it was considered the Saratov “Nevsky Prospect”. After the traffic was closed here and one of the first pedestrian zones in the country was organized, the street became known to the people as “Saratov Arbat”.

Currently, Kirov Avenue is the main pedestrian boulevard of Saratov. There is a Central department store, many cafes, restaurants, comfortable hotels, boutiques, shopping centers and nightclubs. On the avenue there are monuments to the hero of the unofficial anthem of the city, as well as the legendary Saratov harmonica.

On Kirov Street is the Saratov State Conservatory named after L.V. Sobinov, founded in 1912. It is one of the oldest in Russia, as well as the first in the Russian province higher musical educational institution.